The first American pope, Pope Leo XIV’s ancestry reveals that he may be the first Black pope, with roots tying back to Haiti ...

This discovery is just an additional reminder of how interwoven we are as Americans," a genealogist announced.

Interestingly, while Pope Leo XIV’s mother, Mildred Martinez Prevost, is listed as white on her ... was described as Black and “Mulatto.” This complex family background illustrates the ...

The genealogical findings underline the significance of Pope Leo XIV being not only the first pope from the United States, but also being the first with documented ancestral ties to Louisiana’s ...

Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.

This is like a reward from God,” a local parishioner said, as researchers unearthed more details about the lives of Leo XIV’s ...

The pope’s background ... white over the years. It was only with the advent of the internet, she said, that many people began to research their family history and became aware of their Creole roots.